Founding

The Fraser Information Society was formally incorporated under the British Columbia Societies Act on October 22, 1984. It became a Registered Charity under federal legislation on August 19, 1988. Its name was changed to the CEED Centre Society on January 20, 2006.

Don Mallais (right, back) and volunteers closing in the front veranda.

The list of first directors, dated October 16, 1984, included Sharon Ohmer (President), Clinton Webb, Carolyn Spiers, Lynette Gusman and Louis Keating.

It first statement of purpose as a charitable organization read:

• A.   To educate the community to  become media literate and to encourage communications within the community.
• B.   To educate community members on the value of social cooperation and participation.
• C. To provide a forum for educational discussions on issues of cultural and social relevance.
• D. To educate people in methods of social problem solving that will emphasize the spirit of cooperation and open-mindedness.
• E. To educate the community on the implications of global problems on the local community.

Anyone with more information on or additional photos of the founding of the CEED Centre Society (Fraser Information Society) is encouraged to contact the  

Old Japanese Schoolhouse in its original location at 232 Street and Dewdney Trunk Road

Old Japanese Schoolhouse begins its new existence as the CEED Centre in 1989-1990 at 11739 223rd Street in Port Haney.